SsangYong Rexton vs Volvo XC90 – Which model is better for everyday use?

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Costs and Efficiency: Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

SsangYong Rexton has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 41100 £, while the Volvo XC90 costs 69800 £. That’s a price difference of around 28628 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo XC90 manages with 3.50 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the SsangYong Rexton with 8.20 L. The difference is about 4.70 L per 100 km.

Engine and Performance: Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Volvo XC90 has a clearly edge – offering 455 HP compared to 202 HP. That’s roughly 253 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo XC90 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.40 s, while the SsangYong Rexton takes 10.60 s. That’s about 5.20 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the SsangYong Rexton performs barely noticeable better – reaching 184 km/h, while the Volvo XC90 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 4 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo XC90 pulls clearly perceptible stronger with 709 Nm compared to 441 Nm. That’s about 268 Nm difference.

Space and Everyday Use: Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 7 people.

In curb weight, the Volvo XC90 is hardly perceptible lighter – 2080 kg compared to 2145 kg. The difference is around 65 kg.

In terms of boot space, the SsangYong Rexton offers significantly more room – 784 L compared to 302 L. That’s a difference of about 482 L.

In maximum load capacity, the SsangYong Rexton performs minimal better – up to 1977 L, which is about 121 L more than the Volvo XC90.

When it comes to payload, SsangYong Rexton slight takes the win – 770 kg compared to 710 kg. That’s a difference of about 60 kg.

All in all, the Volvo XC90 shows itself to be dominates this comparison and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It impresses with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile companion for everyday use.